The balls he was hitting [Friday] were pretty impressive though.. Oakland A's (@Athletics) February 28, 2023. At that time, he was throwing at a speed in the mid-90s that eventually reached 99mph. Obviously Shohei is on the other side, whos one of the best players in the world, Emerson said. Ever since he was a child, Ohtani has shown great promise and was a prodigy in his town. Logan OHoppe hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning and Jake Lamb hit a three-run shot in the fifth. Taking extra time between pitches can serve any manner or purpose. They raised hopes without breaking the bank. With runners on, he was 25.7 seconds. His skills on both the mound and the plate are on another level. Despite the majority of the Japanese population adhering to Shintoism, Ohtani is a practicing Christian. Of course, the Angels have made moves before, and they never seem to reflect in the standings. Their paths have rarely crossed since, but Tuesdays spectacle probably wont be the last time the new American League West rivals will meet this season. Ohtani ended the series with the lowest earned run average of the tournament. MESA, Ariz. . He led a remarkable early career at the Nippon Professional Baseball Pacific League before he pursued his MLB dream in the United States. Staying in Japan to play in the national league, where he was the first draft pick, helped him train at the MPB in his younger years instead of going through the U.S. minor leagues first. A stadium tour guide for fans planning to attend Cactus League spring training games in Arizona ahead of the 2023 MLB season. Wise added that there were some points Ohtani probably had more time than he thought he did. When youre standing in the box and Nolan Ryans pacing around the mound, youre like, Oh, hell whats he going to do next to me, right? Nevin said. Whether he could pitch within the allotted time limit 15 seconds between pitches with the bases empty, 20 seconds with runners on base and 30 seconds between batters was not a big concern for anyone around the team. Its going to be a fun year.. Ohtani is just as big an offender. Two strikeouts. Of course, its not possible to always be positive. The 2013 WBC champs are a slight favorite over the U.S., which won its first and only WBC title when the competition was last held in March 2017. He departed to an emphatic applause from fans seated behind the third-base dugout as he disappeared into the visitors clubhouse. I do think I had some feelings that I had to rush. Listen to article. In the next two seasons, Ohtani solidified his position in the team. He once had a hard time keeping himself in the strike zone. Heres what the odds say. Is the vulgar anti-Tesla sign on my neighbors truck illegal? Ohtani was definitely an important player for the Fighters, helping them reach the 2016 Japan Series finals and win against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. The quicker those guys work and the more a hitter can be in the box and not uncomfortable, that may change a few things because he has that intimidating look to him and the way he kind of moves around the mound. The clearest statement of Shohei Ohtanis unique skills came from Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto. Assigned the jersey number (11) previously worn by legendary Yu Darvish, he was used by the Fighters as a rookie in both outfield and at pitcher. Angels manager Phil Nevin said he believes Suarez is a better pitcher when he works quickly. The Italians have a handful of big leaguers and fast-rising prospects, plus several players who compete in one of the top European baseball leagues. Sean Berry. Ohtani has a habit of hitting the top of the clubhouse at Diablo Stadium with his batting practice bombs. If you look at the Angels uniforms you might notice something different. Shohei Ohtani walks off after his 2 1/3 inning start. Yes, you read that right! [General manager Perry Minasian] went out there, got some big guys and filled some gaps. 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He hasnt started in a spring training game yet in order to get him more prepared for the new requirements. New Los Angeles Angels reliever Carlos Estevez already has a question about Shohei Ohtani and his jaw-dropping two-way abilities on the diamond. If you're looking to know more about Shohei "Shotime" Ohtani, here are 30 facts about the hottest player of the year. I wanted to make that one pitch that I had in mind. Shohei was first introduced to baseball by his father. Two strikeouts. And that was with the bases empty. The strength of Bryce Harper, pitching skills of Max Scherzer, and speed and agility of Trea Turner are all morphed into one player -- Shohei Ohtani. The 27-year-old bachelor has no reported girlfriend and is unmarried. The contract was finalised a day after that. One rival executive suggested the Angels have a 5 percent chance to keep Ohtani. Despite that loaded roster, though, the Dominican team is far from an overwhelming favorite. And where does the best betting value lie? The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. This is the year, for sure, Trout told The Post on Monday. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. We win and get to the playoffs, hed think about it a little bit more.. As mentioned, Ohtani always wanted to go straight to the majors. During this period, his pitching mechanics posed some issues. The Angels two-way star made his first appearance as a pitcher in a spring game Tuesday. Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will lead Japan against 19 other countries in next months World Baseball Classic. Mike Trout. He was one of the most interesting offseason signings a few years ago when Los Angeles got Sam Blum is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Los Angeles Angels. But their meeting on Tuesday was also the first time they faced each other since 2012. They look like a lot more than the most top-heavy team ever created after a winter of excellent adds from Hunter Renfroe to Gio Urshela to Tyler Anderson to Matt Moore to Carlos Estevez. ), they know they are up against the Dodgers, who will be in the hunt, and the Mets, who presumably will be in the hunt, too. I felt pretty good with all of them.". All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Why are the Angels wearing jersey patches with FBM on them? As soon as he was open to playing in the majors, he gained much attention from some of the worlds biggest baseball clubs. Shohei Ohtani hits a triple in a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Carlos Estvez knows all about trying out for teams. Ohtani leads the majors as the hitter that has barreled most baseballs. Ohtani was born in the city of Oshu, in the Iwate Prefecture, Japan. One glance at the pitching probables revealed why. He is the third and Mike Trout says this has got to be the year the Angels get back into the playoffs. Ohtani played a pivotal role in the Fighters reaching the 2016 Japan Series and then winning the championship four games to two against Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Fujinami shines in As spring debut duel, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Chart: Bay Area rainfall totals for this week, Fujinami shines in As spring debut duel with Ohtani; Waldichuk, bullpen struggle, As Gelof, Fishman prep for World Baseball Classic with Team Israel, Kurtenbach: I love baseballs new pitch clock, which is already changing the sport for the better, As new season with new faces gets off to good start in spring training opener, Oakland As open Cactus League play looking to solve rotation puzzle, Oakland As: Muller set to make rotation pitch, Fujinamis spring debut will be vs. Ohtani. This has got to be the year, he said. In an effort to develop financial maturity in him, his mother puts about $1,000 every month in his personal bank account, but according to reports, he rarely makes use of it. American League MVP Odds 2023 Ohtani's +200 odds carry an implied probability In 2016, he received the Nippon Professional Most Valuable Player Award for an all-around stellar season. However, the odds for those teams differ greatly by sportsbook. He always makes time to greet reporters and fans, and is always grateful for the support and praise he receives. A two-time WBC champion, Japan has the third-shortest odds to win this years tournament. When youre standing in the box and Nolan Ryans pacing around the mound, Nevin said Sunday morning, the day after the Angels first spring training game, youre like, Oh, hell, whats he going to do next to me, right? Which teams are favored to win their respective pools? "Shotime" is dubbed as todays Bambino. Its hard to do.. Beyond the trio of favorites, only five of the remaining 17 countries have odds of less than +3500 (35-to-1) to win the two-week event. Ohtani's +200 odds carry an implied probability of 33.33%. Ohtani was born on July 5, 1994, in sh, Iwate, Japan as the youngest of three children. I prepare myself earlier, Quijada said. Angels: Shohei Ohtani (7.5 WAR -- 3.1 hitting, 4.4 pitching) If the two-way superstar lives up to his projections in 2023, hes going to be the favorite to win his Angels manager Joe Maddon, not pictured, wants two-way standout Shohei Ohtani to do more than just take a few at-bats as the designated hitter at the All-Star Game later this month in Denver. I do think it was a big thing to be able to try it out once before leaving, he said. All Rights Reserved. Ohtani pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings against Oakland on Tuesday, striking out two and walking two. There is not really a point, but I will try to work a little bit faster, he said. This was new territory for Ohtani, who last year mightve used another 10 seconds to make his pitch. In 2017, he appeared in 65 games and recorded a hitting average of .332 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs while pitching 3-2, 3.20 with 29 strikeouts. Then theres the squad from Japan, which is led by the modern-day Babe Ruth in Shohei Ohtani. With Ohtani already on his way back to Japan to prepare for his time as a member of Team Japan during the World Baseball Classic, Wednesday gave Estevez a chance to reflect on what he has seen already from the former AL MVP in his short time as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani was recognized for his pitching talent even before he joined the big leagues. Ohtani will play in the World Baseball Classic with Japan, whose first game is March 9. Shohei Ohtani once hit a dinger against Shintaro Fujinami in Japans famed Koshien high school baseball tourney , Theyll face each other in Fujis Cactus League debut today pic.twitter.com/5rn0hsKrO4, The Rickey Henderson of Blogs (@RickeyBlog) February 28, 2023. In the second inning, I would have really liked to hit 100, but (it was) 98. Those will take place in Tokyo on March 15-16 (Pools A and B) and in Miami on March 17-18 (Pools C and D). With the question of whether he will pitch and hit in the same game seemingly constant, one thing to expect is catcher Kurt Suzuki behind the plate for Ohtanis starts. Actually, that day, the Orange Lutheran High baseball team was visiting Angels camp as special guests of manager Phil Nevin, whose nephew plays on the team. Nevin said OHoppe being the catcher for Ohtani on Tuesday isnt necessarily a sign of anything moving forward. The Angels have several key pitchers who will need to adjust in order to play within the new pitch-clock rules. He hoped to get his velocity to 100 miles per hour on at least one pitch in the second inning, but was satisfied with the 98 it topped out at. He thought the first time doing that in a game went smoothly, as did Nevin and Wise. But Japan is hardly a one-man gang, as multiple veterans of the countrys professional leagues also will play for the team. Of course not. At +450, Judge and Trout have an implied win probability of just 18.2%. Said he was glad that he and Ohtani could entertain Japanese fans today. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. On Saturday, during Ohtanis session, the few fans that hung around to catch it cheered as his first few balls smacked the batters eye. Cuba (+115) gets the nod in Pool A, with Netherlands (+250) and Italy (+400) close behind. Obviously you get some aches and pains you didnt get when you were 20, but you get in the training room and get treatment. Reid Detmers started, striking out five and giving up two hits in two innings. Forget about just qualifying for the quarterfinals or winning their respective pools; it would be downright stunning if the Dominican Republic, Team USA and Japan didnt all reach the semifinals. Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws to the plate during the first inning of their Cactus League game against the Oakland As on Tuesday in Mesa, Ariz. I pitched like normal.. Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels is greeted in the dugout after hitting his 45th home run of the season in the eighth inning of the game against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 21, 2021 in Anaheim, California. Ken Waldichuk, the left-hander from Saint Marys College vying for a spot in the back of the As rotation, allowed two hits and struck out two in one inning in his Cactus League debut, but also walked two and allowed a three-run home run to Lamb, the onetime As infielder, that gave the Angels the lead for good. The 2016 season was the best one in his career to date. Sarah Valenzuela is the Angels beat writer for the Los Angeles Times. Nevin and pitching coach Matt Wise said Ohtani was productive and did well with the pitch clock. He laughs when asked whos better. Shohei Ohtani walks off after his 2 1/3 inning start. We push each other all the time. If possible, hes even more determined this year. Beyond the trio of favorites, only five of In his youth, Ohtani was inspired by power-hitting left fielder Hideki Matsui, who used to play for Tokyos Yomiuri Giants, the only team he watched on television growing up. Held in Japan and Taiwan from November 8 to 21, the tournament was eventually won by South Korea, with the US coming in second, and Japan the third. Especially if we want to keep Shohei [Ohtani], Trout said. His final act on the mound was to hop in disbelief after his pitch to Ryan Noda was called out of the strike zone for a walk. Los Angeles general managerPerry Minasian recently told The Athletic that he believes the 30-year-old right-hander will earn the closing job at some point during the season and Angels manager Phil Nevin has already praised the leadership Estevez has brought to the clubhouse early in his time with the squad. You have to make the pitch., Many might disagree with Suarezs assertion that he pitches quickly. A humble Japanese kid who loved to play baseball on weekends, Ohtani easily found his way to a remarkable professional baseball career. To understand why the Dominican squad is favored, simply scan the teams roster: Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Rafael Devers, Nelson Cruz, Gary Sanchez and young phenoms Julio Rodrguez and Wander Franco all will be swinging the bat for the Dominican Republic. "I thought it was good entertainment [for them]. Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers all lined up to sign Ohtani. If youre a believer of personality traits ruled by ones zodiac sign, you might agree that his own personality matches that of a true Cancer. He and fellow starter Jos Suarez are the biggest culprits. ", 5 Freeway closed through Grapevine due to snow, ice, TikTok sets new default time limits for teens, Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as she tries to avoid prison. He lost a considerable amount of weight, which will help him quicken his recovery between pitches. WebJose Abreu (HOU) +7000. It didnt bother me, it was just a spring game, Fujinami said through Japanese interpreter Issei Yamada following his start. Heres why the team is wearing patches with FBM in spring training. Fuji!, I had a very good first inning and everybody was like, Wow, good job, Fujinami said. His life is a silver lining. Ohtani is unique. For now, its obviously Ohtani time. You got to think faster. Asked about the pitch clock, Ohtani said he felt rushed, but he wasnt worried. On the mound, he was 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 130-1/3 innings. And Ohtani has a working relationship with Matt Thaiss as well. Of course, I asked if he would consider waiving his full no-trade clause. June 30, 2021 1 If Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani keeps pitching and hitting the way he has all season, Red Sox DH J.D. Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on during his at bat during the third inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 18, 2021 in Anaheim, California. Thats because Team USA also will field a lineup filled with MLB superstars. Trout is likely the best legit position player in decades while Ohtani may be the most amazing player in history. Chase Silseth will make his first spring training start on Wednesday in Tempe. In the early stages of his career, Shohei Ohtani registered the record of the fastest pitch by a Japanese high school pitcher at 99 mph. New Los Angeles Angels reliever Carlos Estevez already has a question about Shohei Ohtani and his jaw-dropping two-way abilities on the diamond. The focus, though, remains on the other all-time great, as Trouts contract calls for another eight years. Thats how Ive been since I was a kid, he said. Nobody has a better outlook, and that hasnt changed since he came up at 20. He was picked as the Pacific League Era Leader in 2015. All rights reserved. But Ohtani and all of the Angels pitchers feel theyre capable of making the change. What makes Ohtani so captivating is that he's doing it in a completely different way this season. As pitchers combined to strike out 13, but also walked 13. They also get to host Pool B in Tokyo and should have a stress-free path out of that pool, as only South Korea is a real threat. the odds look long to hold onto Ohtani as a free agent. He grew up in Oshu, Japan and began his journey in baseball as a kid, playing in the little league every weekend. He owns a combination of physical and mental tools the game has never seen. I was pretty satisfied with that.. I can adapt and make the adjustment better. The pair have started to develop early chemistry through the first two weeks of camp, which Langeliers said will lead to steady improvements during the season. Needing to speed it up, while staying effective. Subsequently, he was at the receiving end of much interest from some of the biggest baseball clubs in the world, including the Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani: +220 Aaron Judge: +550 Mike Trout: +850 Julio Rodriguez: +900 Yordan Alvarez: +1200 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: +1500 Speaking of Trout, he looks to It was his breakout season as a batter and he maintained the same dominance on the mound as the years before. It was Shintaro Fujinamis first appearance in an As uniform, a highly-anticipated debut against Shohei Ohtani a clash of Japanese titans, even if it only lasted just two innings in the As eventual 11-5 loss to the Angels. Ohtani pitched 2 hitless innings against Oakland on Tuesday, striking out two and walking two. AP. However, the odds for those teams differ greatly by sportsbook. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images). The MLB explains WAR the statistic that evaluates the player's value in all aspects of the game by "deciphering how many more wins he's worth than a replacement-level player at his same position.". And then he added one more pertinent thought, one thats on everyones mind around here. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Thanks for contacting us. I was joking these past few days that I was going to ask him if he was an experiment or something because hes a robot for sure, Estevez laughed. Spring training games commenced over the weekend, beginning the long and arduous slog to early November, when MLB will crown its 2023 champion. He is an inspiration to many, especially in his own country, where has continues to reign the headlines for his success. Thats how Ive been since I was a kid, he said. Shohei Ohtani celebrates his birthday on July 5. Two walks. But in the eyes of oddsmakers, Team USA does not have the best baseball team on the planet. Will Shohei Ohtani become MLB's first $600 million player? I was glad I was able to get this under my belt to prepare for the season.. The Angels two-way star made his last appearance with the Angels before leaving for Japan in advance of World Baseball Classic play. Two walks. So the quicker those guys work and the more a hitter can be in the box and not uncomfortable, that may change a few things.. The team is focused on winning for themselves, and for Ohtani, too. He also comes in determined to erase the confounding, long-running second-division trend for his simultaneously star-studded and star-crossed team. Ohtani's +200 odds carry an implied probability of 33.33%. Shohei's teammates vouch for his kindness and have only good things to say about him. Its definitely not easy to bat a ball with the perfect exit velocity and launch angle, but Ohtani sure makes it look easy with a total of 38 barrels. We provide this information about sports betting for entertainment purposes only. He is the third and youngest child in his family. Ohtani, 28, not only has captivated our attention in this country, but he has become perhaps the most popular Japanese player in history. Throughout his career, he has earned accomplishments left and right, and has outperformed many notable players in his field. The other day, I saw him throwing a laser beam that looked like video game stuff, then he went and hit and hit a bomb right away. Fujinami established his high-velocity fastball which hovered around 96-98 mph for the entirety of his outing throughout his efficient 13-pitch first inning thats lone blemish was a Luis Rengifo one-out infield single. Ohtani was matched up against a familiar face Tuesday, the As starting Shintaro Fujinami on the mound. That was another freak thing. He quickly showed a lot of promise and by the time he turned eight, he was a regular in a weekend little league. Back in his high school years, Ohtanis coach made them swim workouts every day. Stay up to date with our daily newsletter, Derrick Rose Denies Buyout Talks Amidst Rumored Suns Interest, Scandal-hit French Football Chief Noel Le Graet Quits, Australian Women Cricketers Hailed As Among Greatest Ever, Customised Kicks: North Macedonia Sneaker Artist Sketches New Path, Lillard's 71-Point Outing Proves One Thing NBA Fans Know Well. He still has that, thats not gonna take that away, but it will change a little bit and how he goes about it.. Two walks. He proudly wore jersey number 11 that was previously assigned to another legendary player, Yu Darvish. He started the playoff-clincher as designated hitter and after his team came from behind, Ohtani took the mound to earn the only save of his career, while touching 165 kph (102.5 mph) on the gun. This contributed to his salary reaching 100 million per year. Two strikeouts. Before Shohei Ohtani came along, the last Japanese professional player to be an All-Star as a pitcher and hitter was Junzo Sekine. He departed after a visit from Manager Phil Nevin, content after throwing 33 pitches with two walks, two strikeouts and no hits. He is still a humble and charming boy from the country on whom fame and fortune have little effect. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:33PM. And much like the World Cup, sportsbooks across the nation have posted betting odds for the fifth incarnation of the WBC. Sep 21, 2021. That saves time on the number of signals he gives a catcher to get to the pitch he wants to throw. It was his first time hitting with the new pitch clock in use during a game. Its the same rule for everyone, Ohtani said. The ball popped up high, then came down and hit the wall for a triple in the first inning. Jake Lamb also hit a three-run homer. Before that, the Queens native was a freelancer with bylines in Thrillist and Self Magazine, worked as a production assistant with SNY-TV and MLB.com and briefly was a general assignment reporter for the Bronx Times. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Shohei suffered many groin and hamstring injuries in his teenage years which also posed some issues in his pitching mechanics. But theyre all in the same boat now. "The main goal today was to feel out all my pitches. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Shohei Ohtani knew coming into spring training that one of his biggest challenges would be the pitch clock. The others: J.T. The Fighters sweetened their pitch by offering Ohtani a signing bonus of 100 million yen (roughly $1 million) and the maximum rookie salary of 15 million yen (about $150,000). He accepted the Fighters offer after much consideration, and debuted at 18 as a rightfielder in the Fighters first game of the season on March 29, 2013. Trea Turner. Pitching and warming up. WebFind detailed Shohei Ohtani Stats on FOXSports.com. Ohtani was one of Japan's biggest baseball stars before achieving MLB fame in America. However, his rapid growth also resulted in groin and hamstring injuries that bothered him throughout high school. Angels pitcher Tucker Davidson decided to add a slider to his repertoire of pitches after seeing how successful Shohei Ohtani is at deploying the pitch. Although the WBC will not use pitch clocks or allow the use of PitchCom, he will try to continue to pitch a little faster while hes away. Jace Peterson, the As likely Opening Day third baseman, hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning that gave the As a short-lived 3-2 lead. I'm satisfied," he added. Its a lot of mental that comes to it, Ohtani said through interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. MESA, Ariz. -- Shohei Ohtani had no issues with his pitches or the new clock in his first spring training outing this year, his only one for the Los Angeles Angels before he joins Japan for the World Baseball Classic. He also won the Designated Hitter Best Nine in 2016, making him the first player in NPBs history to win both Pitcher and Hitter awards. From that lower field, there are the balls that fly into the top of the palm trees and behind some bushes to the left. The power-hitting left fielder Hideki Matsui was his idol. Ohtani has a habit of hitting the top of the clubhouse at Diablo Stadium with his batting practice bombs. Talking about his MLB statistics, Shohei depicts a win-loss record of 8-4. It was merely a preview of whats to come, something Ohtani in particular appears to be looking forward to. I dont like comparing. It was Shintaro Fujinamis first appearance in an As uniform, a highly-anticipated debut against Shohei Ohtani a clash of Japanese titans, even if it only Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. In the big stadium, their hits travel in similar directions, many of Ohtani and Trouts fly balls landing in the trees and on the lawn beyond the left field fence. Ohtani suffered multiple injuries in his early years at the majors. What hes been doing pitching and hitting, is pretty remarkable, Trout said. It was Ohtanis lone outing of the spring, as expected to join the Japanese National Team ahead of the World Baseball Classic beginning on Mar. He used 21.7 seconds when the bases were empty and a team-leading 26.9 seconds when a runner was on. Thats how Ive been since I was a kid, he said. Ohtani shared the Pacific League Battery Award with Shoto Ono in 2015. I feel like Im being a little bit rushed. If you look up the rates, his barrels-per-plate appearance is at 14.5% or 24.1% in the barrels-per-batted ball. Shohei felt the need to be there in person to show his support for the family as soon as he learned about the tragedy from an acquaintance. I think the changes will be the same for everyone. First inning went great, I think the second inning he came out and probably tried to do a little bit more and in doing that he just kind of scattered it around. It was later reported that he was going to ask to be posted when the season ends so he could be available for the 2018 MLB season. ET on Feb. 27. Dont read anything into this as Opening Day or anything like that, Nevin said. Will they make the postseason? Sometimes, like in Suarezs case, it might be more of a crutch. Underdog Phillies not expected to get back to World Series, nearly a coin flip just to make MLB playoffs, Full sports betting coverage from The Philadelphia Inquirer, California residents do not sell my data request. 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